Cheesecake Recipe
Rich and creamy cheesecake topped with fresh fruit.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Combine crust ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until all crumbs are well coated.
- 3
Form the crust
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create a firm crust.
- 4
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until set and lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Cheesecake Filling
- 5
Beat the cream cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer.
- 6
Add sugar and sour cream
Gradually add the granulated sugar and sour cream, mixing until well combined and smooth.
- 7
Incorporate flavorings
Add vanilla extract and lemon juice, mixing until incorporated.
- 8
Add eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until blended after each addition. Avoid overmixing.
- 9
Pour filling into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 10
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour.
- 11
Cool and chill
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping
- 12
Prepare the fruit
Wash and slice the fresh strawberries. Rinse the blueberries and raspberries.
- 13
Top the cheesecake
Once the cheesecake is fully chilled, arrange the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries on top of the cheesecake.
- 14
Garnish
Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an added touch of freshness.
